Hot-shot hailed on return to Arriva

Marine chairman Paul Leary and manager Carl Macauley have hailed the return of striker Neil Harvey to the EVO-STIk Northern Premier League club's attack.

After re-signing for the Mariners from Witton Albion on Tuesday, the 31-year-old helped Macauley's side to a 2-1 win over Rushall Olympic at the Arriva Stadium.

Harvey, pictured, first joined Marine in 2010 from Retford United where he'd scored an impressive 76 goals in 134 matches. A Barbadian international with six caps and two goals, before leaving the Mariners for Hednesford in May 2012 he'd notched 31 goals in 80 games.

The forward returned to Marine just before transfer deadline day towards the end of last season before switching to Witton Albion in the summer.

Leary said: "It is important now that we look to achieve an improvement in league results and position and to that end Carl recognises the need to bring in players who will help us achieve that aim.

"Neil is a quality striker with vast experience at this level and I am delighted that he has agreed to return to Marine."

The Mariners chairman added: "I hope that Neil will enjoy his time back at Marine again and help us to achieve some success in the future under manager Carl Macauley."

Macauley added: "I am delighted to have signed Neil Harvey who is no stranger to this club. I know he will bring something different to the team as he is a proven striker who will chip in with a fair amount of goals.

"Me and my staff are looking forward to working with Neil and I am sure his flair will bring goals and assist the team."

* The Mariners have announced the line-up for their next Friday Night Comedy Show at the Arriva Stadium on 31 October.

Officials say promoter and compere Bob McGill is promising another great night of comedy and laughter in the Graham Lounge courtesy of headline act Kiri Pritchard McLean supported by Bobby Murdock, David Airey and Diane Fitton.

Doors open at 8pm with the show starting around 9pm. For more information and tickets priced at £3, call 0151 924 1743.

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